The Grinch has been all over Stafford Township during the past few weeks – escorted by police, of course.

GOING GREEN: Sawyer Jones, right, has fun with the Grinch at Chick-fil-A during the ‘Cookie with a Cop’ event on Dec. 13. (Photos by David Biggy)

“After we apprehended the Grinch, he had to pay for what he did,” said Community Policing Officer Marisa Lawrence, watching the Grinch’s every move during the “Cookie with a Cop” event Dec. 13 at Chick-fil-A Manahawkin on Route 72. “He was sentenced to community service, to bring back Christmas cheer to Stafford, and we’re making sure he does it.”